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Pedestrian Critically Hurt by Cyclist on Comm Ave
September 30, 2026
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Pedestrian Critically Injured in Collision With Bicyclist Near Comm Ave and St. Mary's
A woman walking near Commonwealth Avenue and St. Mary's Street suffered life-threatening injuries at about 9:09 a.m. Tuesday after colliding with a bicyclist, police said. A Boston University student who witnessed the crash said the pedestrian was breathing but unresponsive, and that the cyclist was bleeding from the face. Both were taken to local hospitals, and the Boston Police Homicide Unit is leading the investigation.
The Daily Free Press
Virtual Workshop Today Covers Restaurant Food Costs
The Office of Small Business holds a virtual workshop for food service operators today, Sept. 30, 9–10:30 a.m., on menu pricing and food cost margins.
City of Boston
Flood Barrier Walking Tour Today at Martin's Park
Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett leads the 3rd annual Deployables Day Walking Tour today, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. It starts at Martin's Park, 64 Sleeper St., and visits three stops with temporary flood barriers.
City of Boston
Storm-Delayed Fuel Shipments Hit Logan Flights
Massport confirmed nor'easter-delayed jet-fuel deliveries left Logan low on fuel, and some longer Delta flights added refueling stops. A shipment arrived Sept. 28 and another was due Sept. 29; most Tuesday flights ran on schedule.
Axios
Irish Dance Class for Advanced Beginners Tonight in Brighton
The O'Shea Chaplin Irish Dancers hold a class for advanced beginners today, Sept. 30, 5:15–6:15 p.m., at Star Dance Studio on Washington Street.
Brighton Main Streets
Bead Therapy Jewelry Workshop Tonight at Honan-Allston Library (Registration Full)
Artist Zangar Freeman leads a free meditative jewelry-making workshop today, Sept. 30, 5:30–7:30 p.m., at the Honan-Allston Branch. The listing says registration is full.
Boston Public Library
CARVE CLUB Printmaking Workshop Tonight at EXIT Galleries
CARVE CLUB, a printmaking workshop and creative social, runs today, Sept. 30, 6–9 p.m., at EXIT Galleries, 99 Franklin St.
EXIT Galleries
Asha Banks Plays Brighton Music Hall Tonight
Asha Banks performs her "something inbetween" tour at Brighton Music Hall, 158 Brighton Ave., at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 30.
Brighton Music Hall
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Play MGM Music Hall Tonight
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band perform at 8 p.m. today, Sept. 30, at MGM Music Hall at Fenway.
MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Charles River Social Bike Ride Leaves at 6 p.m. Today
Allston-Brighton Housing Action leads a free, casual 5-mile ride from the Charles River Speedway bike racks, 525 Western Ave., at 6 p.m. today, Sept. 30. Drinks, snacks and conversation follow.
Green Streets Initiative
Virtual Session Tonight on Civic Engagement for Residents With Disabilities
A virtual session today, Sept. 30, 6–7:30 p.m., guides residents with disabilities on taking part in city council hearings, boards and public meetings.
City of Boston
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